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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Physical: Electro Chemistry

Question:

"Calculate the cell potential Ecell at 25oC for the cell if the initial concentration of Ni(NO3)2 is 0.100 molar and initial concentration of AgNO3 is 1.00 molar. [ EoNi2+/ Ni = -0.25V; EoAg+/Ag= 0.80V]"

Options:

1.0295 V

0.0295 V

0.0795 V

1.0795V

Correct Answer:

1.0795V

Explanation:

Ecell = Eocell - \(\frac{0.059}{2}\) log\(\frac{[Ni^{2+}]}{[Ag^+]^2}\) 

Eocell = 0.80 + 0.25 = 1.05 V
Ecell = 1.05 - \(\frac{0.059}{2}\) log\(\frac{0.1}{1^2}\)

=1.05 - \(\frac{0.059}{2}\) x (-1) =1.05 + 0.0295

Ecell = 1.0795 V